Stef Lach
Stef wrote close to 5000 stories during his time as Assistant Online News Editor and, later, as Online News Editor at Louder's former incarnation, TeamRock, between 2014-2016. An accomplished reporter and journalist, Stef has written extensively for a number of UK newspapers including The Herald and the Glasgow Times, and also played bass with UK rock favourites Logan. His favourite bands are Pixies and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Stef left the world of rock'n'roll news behind when he moved to his beloved Canada in 2016, setting just outside of Toronto, Ontario. He returned to Louder as a contributing news writer in late 2022, with his next 5,000 stories now firmly in his sights.
Latest articles by Stef Lach

Nikki Sixx says Mick Mars' claims that Motley Crue don't play live are a "betrayal to the band who saved his life"
By Stef Lach published
Mick Mars' bitter feud with Motley Crue rumbles on as bassist Nikki Sixx dismisses backing track accusations

Foo Fighters return to stage for first time in a year with intimate last-minute show in California
By Stef Lach published
Foo Fighters announce show at 900-capacity venue in San Luis Obispo tonight (Saturday, September 13)

"We're probably the truest form of rock and roll there is." P.O.D.'s Marcos Curiel says the band are done trying to prove themselves
By Stef Lach published
P.O.D. guitarist says the band have stayed relevant by not following musical trends

The Who add one 'final' date to their North American farewell tour
By Stef Lach published
The Who will say goodbye to North America with a show in Greater Palm Springs, California, on Wednesday, October 1

"I had to learn to walk again." Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil reveals he had a stroke in December
By Stef Lach published
Issue that led to Motley Crue postponing Las Vegas residency had doctors doubting Vince Neil would ever perform again

"Being a rock star is overrated." Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is falling out of love with touring
By Stef Lach published
Despite being pretty much the definition of a rock star, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx has had enough of life on the road

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl to be honoured at LA gala for his volunteer work with people experiencing homelessness
By Stef Lach published
Former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl's passionate service to local community will be recognised at Hope in the City of Angels gala

“Dear Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, we know what love is." Foreigner make their case to play at upcoming celebrity wedding
By Stef Lach published
Foreigner make public appeal to be the wedding band for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Watch unearthed 1991 Metallica interview in which they insist they are not a thrash metal band
By Stef Lach published
Restored interview not seen in decades features Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield speaking shortly before Black Album is released

Spiritbox, Turnstile, Cassyette, Disturbed and more to feature on heavy soundtrack to EA Sports' NHL 26
By Stef Lach published
EA Sports' new ice hockey game NHL 26 to feature soundtrack led by rock and metal acts

Yungblud, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Nuno Bettencourt to honour Ozzy Osbourne with performance at MTV Video Music Awards
By Stef Lach published
Members of Aerosmith and Extreme will be joined by Yungblud for medley of Ozzy's greatest hits at VMAs this weekend

Watch Daron Malakian join stunned System Of A Down tribute band for cover of Cigaro in Chicago
By Stef Lach published
System Of A Down guitarist hears his own band being covered, then walks into venue and joins them onstage

Billy Corgan joins My Chemical Romance for Smashing Pumpkins cover in Chicago
By Stef Lach published
Smashing Pumpkins frontman is surprise guest for My Chemical Romance's cover of Bullet With Butterfly Wings

Fans revel in downpour as Oasis kick off North American leg of world tour in Toronto
By Stef Lach published
Feedback from fans overwhelmingly positive as Oasis bring the noise – and identical setlist – across the Atlantic

"This is the way rock stars die." The Who's Pete Townshend reveals recent addiction to painkillers
By Stef Lach published
Pete Townshend of The Who became dependent on painkillers after recent surgery but recovery is going well

Cradle of Filth keyboard player Zoë Federoff leaves the band mid tour
By Stef Lach published
Cradle of Filth South American tour rocked by sudden departure of keyboard player Zoë Federoff

"I'm an old man, I can do what I f***ing want!" Metal God Rob Halford considers recording an album of Tony Bennett covers
By Stef Lach published
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is thinking about making a Tony Bennett tribute album

Watch Jello Biafra join King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard for cover of Dead Kennedys classic Police Truck
By Stef Lach published
Dead Kennedys man and King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard perform lively cover of iconic punk rock track Police Truck

"It's what music should be." Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson on phone-free shows
By Stef Lach published
While he says enforcing an all-out ban would be difficult, Iron Maiden frontman loves the concert vibe without phones

"The thing you’re getting on your phone sucks." Maynard James Keenan's ban on filming his live shows is here to stay
By Stef Lach published
Filming on phones and other devices is prohibited at Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer shows – and that's not likely to change

Was Ozzy Osbourne's death as globally significant as the passing of Queen Elizabeth? Ex Megadeth man thinks so
By Stef Lach published
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson says Ozzy's death had the same impact as when the Queen Elizabeth II passed

Watch masked metal enigmas President cover Deftones classic at their first ever headline show
By Stef Lach published
The mysterious President played a 6-track set in London and threw in a solid cover of Deftones' Change (In the House of Flies)

Stevie Nicks postpones tour dates due to fractured shoulder
By Stef Lach published
Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks has rescheduled 9 shows to recover from injury
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